Currently holds the office of Washington House of Representatives - District 2, Position 2 until January 8, 2027.
Candidate for Washington House of Representatives - District 2, Position 2 in 2026 Washington Primary Election.
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Washington’s weak-on-crime policies have led to rising crime, repeat offenders, and communities that no longer feel safe in their own neighborhoods. Matt wants to restore consequences for criminals, support law enforcement with the staffing and tools they need, and roll back policies that put prolific offenders back on the street instead of behind bars. Learn more
Olympia has made Washington too expensive for working families, small businesses, and retirees. Matt is fighting to repeal Olympia’s ever-expanding taxes, cap runaway spending, and put guardrails on state agencies that treat taxpayers like an endless ATM. Learn more
The 2nd District is built on small-town heritage, agriculture, timber, and small business. Matt is committed to reducing red tape, streamlining permits, and restoring local control so communities are not strangled by one-size-fits-all rules from Olympia. Learn more
He supports policies that keep family farms viable, protect working forests, and respect property rights while still taking care of the land and water we all share. For Matt, decisions should be made as close to the people as possible, not by distant bureaucracies. Learn more
He backs reform that follows students, not systems, including robust school choice and voucher models that let parents choose public, private, charter, or home-school options that best fit their children. Matt wants an education system that is focused on reading, writing, math, and real-world skills, not ideological agendas. Learn more
Matt believes parents should be the primary decision-makers in their children’s education and that schools must be open and accountable to families. He supports curriculum transparency, meaningful notification and consent on sensitive topics, and clear avenues for parents to address concerns when schools ignore their rights. Learn more
As a practicing physician assistant, Matt has watched healthcare costs soar while patient choice shrinks under layers of bureaucracy, red tape, and top-down mandates. His priority is to cut unnecessary regulations, reduce paperwork burdens, and empower patients and their clinicians to make decisions without interference from bureaucrats and insurers. Learn more
He opposes healthcare mandates that take decisions away from patients and their clinicians, and he strongly supports every patient’s right to choose the care, coverage, and treatment path that best fits their needs and values. Learn more
He supports bringing every negotiation involving public money, including public-sector union bargaining, under the Open Public Meetings Act so taxpayers can see who is asking for what and why. Matt also backs ending legislative privilege that shields lawmakers from public records, and he supports term limits to stop career politicians from treating office as a lifetime job. Learn more
He supports restoring advisory votes on tax increases and giving them real teeth by tying them to automatic referenda when voters reject new taxes. Matt believes every dollar government spends should be transparent, traceable, and tied to clear outcomes so taxpayers know what they are getting for their money. Learn more
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